Proper 24
Sunday, October 18 · Year A
Almighty and everlasting God, in Christ you have revealed your glory among the nations: Preserve the works of your mercy, that your Church throughout the world may persevere with steadfast faith in the confession of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Book of Common Prayer
This collect carries through the week that follows. Many people pray the Sunday collect every day, on its own, until the next one comes.
Preparing for Communion
The prayer book's own prayers for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, meant to be prayed before the service.
Before WorshipBCP p. 833
O Almighty God, who pourest out on all who desire it the spirit of grace and of supplication: Deliver us, when we draw near to thee, from coldness of heart and wanderings of mind, that with steadfast thoughts and kindled affections we may worship thee in spirit and in truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Before Receiving CommunionBCP p. 834
Be present, be present, O Jesus, our great High Priest, as you were present with your disciples, and be known to us in the breaking of bread; who live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen.
The Psalm
Psalm 99
1The Lord is King; let the people tremble; *he is enthroned upon the cherubim; let the earth shake.
2The Lord is great in Zion; *he is high above all peoples.
3Let them confess his Name, which is great and awesome; *he is the Holy One.
4“O mighty King, lover of justice, you have established equity; *you have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob.”
5Proclaim the greatness of the Lord our God and fall down before his footstool; *he is the Holy One.
6Moses and Aaron among his priests, and Samuel among those who call upon his Name, *they called upon the Lord, and he answered them.
7He spoke to them out of the pillar of cloud; *they kept his testimonies and the decree that he gave them.
8“O Lord our God, you answered them indeed; *you were a God who forgave them, yet punished them for their evil deeds.”
9Proclaim the greatness of the Lord our God and worship him upon his holy hill; *for the Lord our God is the Holy One.
The Lessons
Exodus 33:12-23
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1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
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Matthew 22:15-22
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